Vs Forum Character Integration Conference

This thread is for the Senior Members and Mods to discuss the integration of other genres into our forum. We'll discuss:

* - Stipulations
* - Restrictions
* - Genres

This is an open forum to discuss and make suggestions. However, keep it respectful and do not simply rant. We want to keep this constructive. The Integration is going forward, but I want your input on how to make this the most palatable change possible.

Oh, and please ignore the inevitable spamming.

Thank you.

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I would like to request a restriction on video game characters defined solely by game mechanics.

Please elaborate.

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Originally posted by Juntai
Decent idea but it opened up like a can of worms.
I'm thinking the all character versus forum like this should be a sub-forum inside the comic book versus forum or something, or the other way around. Or maybe versus forum get a brack on the main menu and the two[or more? I couln't think of any more anyone would need.], ranked in as sub-categories.
The comic book forum is just too important for the long time fans who have shared discussed and debated here. Comics vs debating has a certain precision to it being that it's the same format. Easier to compare and analyse characters.
You want to know who would win between Mr Smithers from Simpsons and Samus from Metroid? Sweet. But don't make me have look through it to find what I'm looking for- comic threads.

Originally posted by Juntai
To clarify about the precision involved, is a lot of it lies in proof of ability. Not all formats or characters follow the same format. A lot of the debating has to do with credibility, and show and prove style with scans, explanations, etc.

Let's take for example Galactus vs Mario from Smash bros[using Mario as an example because he's already in a thread.]. Let's say Galactus shoots his eye-beams down at Mario. These would level Silver Surfer if they connected, and most other characters. Would Mario simply slap it back with his cape? Since Mario can slap ANY projectile back with his cape? How do you prove it? A youtube video?

And I understand that this can help draw new interest and possibly users from other sections of the site who wouldn't normally come to this section...But the simple truth is, people came to this part of the site to discuss comics, it's been successful because of these comics fans who return day after day, or week to week, depending on the user.

As has already been made clear in this thread, and complaints I see in other threads, is a lack of familiarity with many of the characters, and can cause the main contributors to this section to lose interest. Who will continue to come to the forum that ino longer contains threads that contains two relatable familiar characters?

I believe it's a good idea in theory, and some interesting things might come out of it especially if you're bored with simple comic threads -- I just don't want to have to flip through pages to find the very thing I come to KMC to do, and I feel I'm not alone in this. The only solution I see to those who support both would be the sub-forum idea- which will likely be a popular idea to anyone who reads and considers it. It looks like I've already got a few fans. 😉

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i also agree with the Sub-Forum idea.

So only games with comparable mechanics (Halo, Metal Gear, Etc.).

Can we make a list?

Originally posted by NiñoAraña
i also agree with the Sub-Forum idea.

That is a possibility.

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You know guys I wasn't planning on posting in the VS section for about another couple of weeks but I feel I have to a little bit.

I think people are taking a simple concept and going overboard with it.

1) I want to say the easiest way to implement this is simply make sure it is always a comic book character against a non comic book based character. Make it so any thread that doesn't is closed on sight.

2) For people concerned about not knowing anything about non comic book characters. Aren't there a number of unknown comic characters that people have used in debates. The Authority and Alpha Flight come to mind.
People you're not going to know every character whether it be comic or non comic genre. The only thing you can do and what many people have already done is either don't comment or do some research and learn about the the new characters.

3) For everyone worried about spite threads well there are already spite threads with just comic characters hopefully when Spite is identified the poster and readers realize it and move along.

4) For people worried about Fanboys from other Genres. We already have fanboys from comics. Just do what has always been done ignore them.

5) For those people worried about evidence. That isn't going to change only concrete evidence is going to be taken which in all genres exist. Whether it be footage from the games or other means. Remember a number of characters have multiple references including Game manuals, in game actions, or site references.

So all in all this is a change but one that if handled with maturity and class like a number of people on this site like to claim. The integration should be relatively harmless and give it a couple of weeks most people complaining won't even notice the new threads and characters.

So people stop just trying to shoot the idea down. Give it a chance and actually try to help make this forum better and have fun with the new idea. That is what this forum is about.

In short I'm siding with Ill and pr 100% on this.

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Originally posted by Nope16
I reffuse to be how you want know, I will ruin it along with my other sockers.

judge is returning to the days of judge wars.

Originally posted by Newjak
You know guys I wasn't planning on posting in the VS section for about another couple of weeks but I feel I have to a little bit.

I think nothing should stay. Why? A reason is what Juntai said. How do you prove an anime,game characters abilities? And the other that it really should stay a comic book character forum. All others should go away from here...

Where do they make video game versus comic threads I don't care. There should be a mixed section of KMC for this. Only in the last 3 days I've seen too much junk appearing and it's going into chaos. Immature people open stupid threads and these ones lack the creditability (the threads mostly, but some of these users too) and the whole versus forum is nearly looking like a circus show only I can't see the light effects. In other words it something that really isn't good for the VS forums.

Thank you Newjak. Someone who finally understands my reasoning.

Originally posted by Validus
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Originally posted by Newjak
You know guys I wasn't planning on posting in the VS section for about another couple of weeks but I feel I have to a little bit.

I think people are taking a simple concept and going overboard with it.